The last mile of road into Moose Creek Trailhead Dispersed Area is unpaved clay, and after rain it coats vehicles thoroughly. That's worth knowing before you commit. Set within Targhee National Forest on the Idaho side of Teton Pass, this free dispersed area sits at an elevation that catches up with you gradually, with overnight temperatures dropping into the 30s even in late summer.
Reviewers consistently count around five or six usable spots, and the trailhead brings day hikers and the occasional pack horse through during daylight hours. Come evening, the area quiets down considerably. The creek runs alongside camp, cold and clear, loud enough that highway noise from the nearby pass fades into the background. A fire pit and bear box are on-site, and past Moose Creek Ranch the road straightens out before reaching the trailhead, though it stays bumpy throughout.
There are no toilets, no hookups, no potable water, and no dump station. What the site does provide is direct trail access into the Tetons and a creek suitable for a cold rinse after a long day on the trail. Mike Harris is a nearby alternative if the dispersed spots are occupied. As Jamie C. puts it: "just the stars and roaring creek."
Bring layers regardless of the forecast, and check road conditions before heading out if there's been recent rain.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMoose Creek Trailhead Dispersed Area is located in Idaho near Victor
Directions
For maps and information concerning recreation in the Tetons and Teton Basin Ranger District please call (208) 354-2312 or visit the Teton Basin Ranger District, Monday –Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For information and regulations specific to the Jedediah Smith Wilderness please visit www.wilderness.net
Coordinates
43.562732862566705 N
111.04575090291878 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/26/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 1 hr 55 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 16 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 27 min from Bozeman, MT
